31200 - Psychologists

Psychologists are in high demand throughout Canada’s Healthcare sector. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Psychologists in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Psychologists that can range from $46,200 to $113,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Psychologists Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centers, community service organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and in government and private research agencies. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Psychologists in Canada.

Psychologists in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Psychologists pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Clinical psychologist
• Neuropsychologist
• Psychological associate
• Psychologist
• Registered psychologist
• Research psychologist
• School psychologist

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Examine and assess behavior, diagnose behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, and provide therapy.
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders.
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social, and vocational development and adjustment, and offer mediation services.
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment.
• Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluations.
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behavior and mental processes such as learning, language development, memory, and perception to develop treatment programs.
• Formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies, and publish research papers, educational texts, and articles.
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops, or symposia.
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations.
• Conduct applied psychology and/or experimental research.

Employment Requirements

• A doctoral degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation "Psychologist" in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
• A master's degree in psychology is required for the designation "Psychologist" in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
• A master's degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation "Psychological Associate" in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
• A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.
• Successful completion of the written Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.
• Oral examinations and board interviews are required in some provinces.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
• Written ethics and jurisprudence exams may be required in some jurisdictions.
• Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 31200

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Psychologists are expected to total 18,800, while 18,400 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Psychologist Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 31200.